But does total monetary gross equate to quality?

Tony’s journey inIron Man 3is super compelling.

Getting the legendary James Spader to voice Ultron was a very smart decision on Marvel Studios' part.

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Peter’s character arc inSpider-Man: Far From Homeis a wonderful continuation of his story fromSpider-Man: Homecoming.

Through his experiences abroad, Peter learns he doesn’t need to be a big-time superhero to be great.

Part of what helpedDeadpool & Wolverinedraw people to theaters is the astounding cameos that shocked audiences.

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Therefore,The Avengersbroke boundaries and had people flocking to theaters.

It had heart and purpose, making it the must-watch cinematic event of 2012.

Today,The Avengersremains a highlight of the MCUand one of the best team movies ever.

Ultron wth his back to the camera turning around in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

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Tearing them apart and having them duke it out on the big screen.

He isn’t the sole reason that the film did so well, though.

So when his film came out, everyone knew it’d find success.

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With a predominantly Black cast,Ryan Cooglerand crew provided representation never before seen in blockbuster cinema.

A landmark of representation,Black Panthermobilized audiences, effortlessly sailing past the one billion mark.

It had the world in a chokehold, thanks to its relatable characters and thrilling storylines.

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For a time,Avengers: Endgamewas the highest-grossing film of all timebeforeAvatartook the spot back.

Plus, the cliffhanger at the end is spectacular, arguably the single greatest moment in any superhero movie.

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Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine tied together in Wolverine & Deadpool.

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The Avengers stand on the street while looking up in ‘The Avengers’.

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Iron Man and Captain America fight in Captain America: Civil War

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Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa, aka Black Panther, with his mask off in Black Panther

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Thor, Captain America, and Iron Man look solemn as lightning crackles around them in ‘Avengers: Endgame’.

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The three Spider-Men about to attack in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Black Panther, Captain America, Black Widow & Winter Soldier stand with Wakandan soldiers ready to fight

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